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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.61, 32,444.96 and 20,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.61, 32,444.96 and 20,161.98 is: 27,796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.61 : 32,444.96 = 20,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.61/32,444.96 = 20,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.61x = 32,444.96 × 20,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.61x = 654,154,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,154,533.81/23,533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,796.61

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